Facebook’s Reels feature allows users to create and share short-form videos similar to TikTok. While some users may enjoy viewing Stories from their friends and favorite sites, others may find them distracting or time consuming. If you fall into the latter category, we’re here to teach you how to hide the reels on Facebook and see only the content you care about.
As of writing this guide, you cannot delete or hide all the reels from your Facebook. You can just hide it on your Facebook feed. This also helps declutter your Facebook news feed and focus on the content you want to see. Let’s get started without further advertising.
How to remove scroll on Facebook
The steps to delete a Facebook Story are simple and the same for both desktop and mobile. Read along.
Note: For demonstration purposes, we will be using a desktop computer.
Step 1: Open Facebook on your PC or mobile device.
Step 2: Scroll down until you see the ‘Short Stories and Videos’ section. Tap or click the three-dot icon in the corner of the section.
Step 3: Select Hide from the menu options.
That’s it. Regardless of whether you are accessing the settings from a desktop or mobile device, you have successfully removed or hidden scrolling on Facebook.
Alternatively, you can disable autoplay of videos or movie reels. Just go to menu > Settings & Privacy > tap Settings > Media > Never Autoplay Media.
If you don’t want to remove a Story from Facebook but want to change the privacy settings on your Story, keep reading.
How to hide your own Facebook scroll
Hiding your Facebook Reels from some of your Facebook friends is similar to changing your privacy settings to hide your published posts on Facebook. For a better understanding, we’ll also show you how to post Stories and change privacy settings. Follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your Android or iOS device.
Step 2: From the top, tap the + (plus sign) button and select Scroll.
Step 3: Now select the video you want to upload as a Story, make the necessary edits and hit Next.
Step 4: When you’re done editing and on the New Story page, tap the options under “Who can see this?”.
Step 5: In the Story object page, select Friends to prevent anyone who isn’t your friend from seeing it.
Note: If you want to hide the reels from specific people in your friends list, select Except friends and select those people.
Step 6: You can set the selected audience as default for all future Stories by checking the box that says ‘Set as default audience for stories.’
Step 7: Click the ‘Save Default Object’ button.
Please note that if you do not set a default audience, the ‘Save default object’ button will not be visible. You can tap the back arrow to save the settings.
Step 8: Finally, tap the Share Now button.
This way, the Stories you share on Facebook will be hidden behind your privacy settings. If you are not the one who posts the Story but consumes. For how to hide the reels you don’t like, keep reading.
How to hide a reel you don’t like
Facebook has a lot of content, and it’s not right for everyone. So, if you come across a Story that you don’t like and don’t want that kind of content repeated on your Stories feed, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your Android or iOS device.
Step 2: Go to the View tab from the top navigation bar.
Step 3: In the Watch tab, tap Reels.
If you are already here and want to hide a reel, follow the steps below.
Step 4: Go to the Story you don’t like and tap the three-dot icon in the bottom right corner.
Step 5: From the bottom panel, select the option Hide scroll.
Note: You can also choose an alternative, such as Show More or Show Less. As it sounds, this option will allow Facebook’s algorithm to push more or less scrolls of the same type.
Your go. You have quickly and efficiently hidden the reels you don’t like.
This is the case when you don’t like the content of a particular page or person. If you don’t want to follow or view content from a person or page on your Facebook Reels, proceed to the following method.
How to block scrolling from people or pages on Facebook
Blocking scrolling from a person or page on Facebook follows a similar trajectory to blocking someone on Facebook. The steps are the same for both desktop and mobile. Follow the steps mentioned below.
Note: We’re assuming you’re already in the Stories section.
Step 1: From the Stories page on your mobile phone or desktop, tap the person’s name or page.
You’ll go to the person or page’s profile.
Step 2: Click on the three dots icon.
Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select Block.
Step 4: In the pop-up window, click or tap to confirm your selection.
Your go. You’ve blocked Stories from people or pages according to your preferences. Now, repeat the steps for all the pages or people you want to block. If there’s anything we missed addressing above, check out the FAQ section below.
FAQ about hiding movie reels from Facebook
1. Did people see the reels?
By default, everyone can see the Facebook scroll, even people who are not your friends. However, you can restrict who can see your reels by changing their privacy settings.
2. Can someone know if I’ve seen their Story?
No, Facebook does not notify users when someone views their Story. Unless you like, comment, or share the Story, the person who posted it can’t know if you’ve seen it.
Relax with Reels
Facebook Reels can be overwhelming or you might not care about them, so hiding them from your News Feed can be an effective solution. Whether you’re using the Facebook app or the website, it’s easy to hide Stories. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can enjoy a more personalized and enjoyable Facebook experience without being distracted by Stories.
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